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<p>[QUOTE="Kelly Morgan, post: 112461, member: 1610"]Well, I went ahead and got the table. When I got it out in the sunlight and had a better look at it, it has some issues that most likely make it not valuable, per say, as an antique piece. I had read that metal brackets were used to sturdy and secure pedestals, but I am pretty certain that these are NOT original to the piece. I have searched it over and am still unable to locate any type of makers mark, there is an area where it looks like there had been a paper label at one time. Also, it seems as though this table also was made to be on casters, which are missing. The best that I can tell, the wood IS solid, not veneer, havent had a chance to inspect the top closer (im working) but the legs are definately not veneer, hard to say (for me) if the finish on legs is original or not, coloration is lighter, redder, but its an old finish, does have tiny "alligator skin aging"..or beading up of finish.. I also dont know if this particular pedestal is even originally paired with the top.. So, I bought it, its worth $50 to me..but now I am uncertain of how I want to proceed with restoration or just scratch trying to save it and paint.. I dont want to paint if yall do think its all original. I will try to reamalgamate the finish? (I dont know what that is, but somebody mentioned that to me and said they will send links to info on how to do it. Ive also been told now, with the new pictures, they dont believe it is as old as first believed, 1930s is what im being told..one person suggested 1860-1880.. But again, I have NO knowledge kn these things.. Still appreciate your help and any info to help me decide how I want to proceed! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> <img src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/08/3f/13/083f137ecc4e210f60c1412aba0f5137.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kelly Morgan, post: 112461, member: 1610"]Well, I went ahead and got the table. When I got it out in the sunlight and had a better look at it, it has some issues that most likely make it not valuable, per say, as an antique piece. I had read that metal brackets were used to sturdy and secure pedestals, but I am pretty certain that these are NOT original to the piece. I have searched it over and am still unable to locate any type of makers mark, there is an area where it looks like there had been a paper label at one time. Also, it seems as though this table also was made to be on casters, which are missing. The best that I can tell, the wood IS solid, not veneer, havent had a chance to inspect the top closer (im working) but the legs are definately not veneer, hard to say (for me) if the finish on legs is original or not, coloration is lighter, redder, but its an old finish, does have tiny "alligator skin aging"..or beading up of finish.. I also dont know if this particular pedestal is even originally paired with the top.. So, I bought it, its worth $50 to me..but now I am uncertain of how I want to proceed with restoration or just scratch trying to save it and paint.. I dont want to paint if yall do think its all original. I will try to reamalgamate the finish? (I dont know what that is, but somebody mentioned that to me and said they will send links to info on how to do it. Ive also been told now, with the new pictures, they dont believe it is as old as first believed, 1930s is what im being told..one person suggested 1860-1880.. But again, I have NO knowledge kn these things.. Still appreciate your help and any info to help me decide how I want to proceed! :) [IMG]http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/08/3f/13/083f137ecc4e210f60c1412aba0f5137.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
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